As Greater Boston's community foundation, the Boston Foundation is focused on the myriad of factors which make our city unique and successful. With an emphasis on strengthening this region's competitiveness in the global economy, the Foundation works with many partners to publish cutting edge research, hold public forums, and convene task forces of experts and stakeholders to create action agendas for real change.
In a new report, Boston Indicators and the American Insititute for Boys and Men explore the growing gaps between women and men in health and education, and the widening gulf among men in areas like education and employment.
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The application period for this special round, which opens Tuesday, has been simplified to accelerate the process at a time when many nonprofits face existential threats to their funding and support.
Read MoreAs we launched a special round of Safety Net Grants to meet the current crises facing many nonprofits, TBF also recognized the 20 Massachusetts organizations receiving a share of $1 million in grants to meet the basic needs of their communities.
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A new report from Boston Indicators, in partnership with TransitMatters, highlights the relationship between housing density and transit access, and finds numerous places in Greater Boston where a focus on 'transit-supportive density' could inspire housing development.
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The challenges facing boys and men in MA are explored in a new report by Boston Indicators and The American Institute for Boys and Men, with key findings highlighted by GBH.
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The Boston Globe reports that in many ways, MA's boys and men are falling behind, as evidenced in a new report by Boston Indicators and the American Institute for Boys and Men, which compiled comprehensive data across race, class, and gender to get a unique look at the state of boys and men in MA.
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WBZ NewsRadio reviews the latest report by Boston Indicators, a collaboration with the American Institute for Boys and Men, which highlights the challenges men and boys in the Greater Boston area are facing, especially men and boys of color.
Read MoreThe Boston Globe shares perspectives from equity advocates including TBF chief program officer Orlando Watkins to highlight threats to programs and scholarships for disadvantaged groups that are crucial to bridging the racial wealth gap.
Read MoreIn this report, Boston Indicators and the American Institute for Boys and Men explore important, and concerning, trends for men and boys in health, mental health, education, and employment, with widening gaps between men and women in health and education, and a widening differential among men in employment and wages.
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Written in partnership with TransitMatters, this new report explores the supportive relationship between housing density and effective transit, and highlights some of Greater Boston's best opportunities to craft a stronger ecosystem.
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Commissioned by Boston Indicators for the Racial Wealth Equity Resource Center, this report by researchers at the Institute for New England Native American Studies explores Native American wealth, and perceptions of it, using data and focus groups with 18 Tribal members in a first-of-its-kind report.
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During the 2024 season of gratitude and generosity, we know that giving from your donor advised fund is on your mind! We asked our expert Program staff to share key partner organizations that would benefit from additional support.
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Our Winter newsletter explores the many dimensions of our work in Child Well-Being, which spans issues from maternal health partnerships to early education and care - and ranges in scope from grantmaking for startup ventures to robust advocacy for maternal health and child care funding.
